N26 Blog: Expats

old town view of tallinn.

How to open a bank account in Estonia

Moving to Estonia? Here’s how to get a local bank account.
5 min read
picture of lake bled in slovenia.

How to open a bank account in Slovenia

Find out everything you need to know about opening a bank account in your new home.
6 min read
City Skyline of Bratislava (Slovakia) with St. Martin's Cathedral.

A brief guide to opening a bank account in Slovakia

Moving to Slovakia? You’ll need a bank account to participate in the cash-based economy. Here’s how to get one
6 min read
panoramic picture of stockholm.

How to open a bank account in Sweden

Opening a local bank account will make your transition that much smoother.
5 min read
picture showing facades of houses in old town warsaw.

Here’s how to open a bank account in Poland

Settling down in Poland? Read on for our guide to opening your own bank account in the country.
6 min read
picture of central dublin and liffey river.

How to open a bank account in Ireland the easy way

Making the move to Ireland? Smooth your transition by opening a bank account in the country. Here’s a guide for how to open a bank account in Ireland.
6 min read
picture of Acropolis of Athens.

How to open a bank account in Greece

If you’re settling down in Greece, it’s a good idea to open a local bank account. Read on to find out how.
5 min read
picture of helsinki with the cathedral and a ferris wheel.

Your guide to opening a bank account in Finland

Finland is known for being nearly fully cashless—which means you’ll need your own Finnish bank account to get by in the country.
5 min read
zurich city panorama with the river limmat.

How to open a bank account in Switzerland

Switzerland is known for being one of the wealthiest countries in the world—but if you want to share in that wealth, you’ll need your own Swiss bank account. Here’s how to get one.
6 min read
man typing on a laptop.

How to be a freelancer in Germany

Learn how to handle everything as a freelancer—from your anmeldung and health insurance to your bank account, residence permit, and more.
8 min read
illustration of health insurance.

How to get health insurance in Germany

Should you get public or private insurance? What if you’re a freelancer or a student? Here’s all you need to know about health insurance.
8 min read
illustration of residency.

How to get your residence permit in Germany

Is that the same thing as a visa? What if you’re a freelancer? Here’s what you need to do to live and work in Germany.
9 min read